The jury found that he proved "by clear and convincing evidence" that he was innocent of murder, armed robbery, and all other related charges. The jury ruled that he should be paid $4 million for his loss of freedom and $9 million for his pain, suffering, and emotional distress.
Sullivan's lawyer told The Boston Globe it's more important that he was completely exonerated of the crime. "His main concern was getting that declaration, because he still hears people whispering, ah, he got off on a technicality."
Gary Grace, who Sullivan and his lawyers assert actually committed the crime, gave police false testimony in exchange for a deal, while a Massachusetts State Police chemical analyst falsely attributed physical evidence to Sullivan, his lawyers said.
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